For Sale: 1998 Mercedes E 55 AMG wagon owned by Schumacher

A classic 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG wagon previously owned by Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has been discovered for sale online.

The ad, listed by Berlin-based dealership CTS, says the E 55 has just under 200,000km on the clock, with an asking price of $133,025 – around ten times more than the amount a 1998 E 55 would normally command.

CTS says the E 55 is in immaculate condition both inside and out, and the vehicle comes with a full service history.

Despite its age, the E 55 does come loaded with some modern touches like satellite navigation with voice commands, a panoramic sunroof, and Designo leather interior, as well as some personal touches from the former champ.

There’s a few Ferrari Scuderia stickers on the central console, courtesy of Schumacher. 1998 was Schumacher’s third season with the Ferrari Formula One team.

Schumacher’s manager, Sabine Kehm, made a statement in relation to his condition only days ago. Stating on the outset to German publication Kölner Express, “We all know that I cannot comment,” but added that “we just have to accept that the family wants to continue to protect their privacy.”

Schumacher has been at his Lake Geneva home for nearly a year now. Kehm said:

“Of course, Michael will not disappear but at the moment the private situation is so difficult that unfortunately no insight can be given. There must be understanding for this.”

Alexi is a contributing news journalist and junior road tester at PerformanceDrive. He has a passion and appreciation for the engineering in cars, as well as new technologies that lessen the impact on the environment. His dream cars are an M3 to drive to work, and a LaFerrari for the weekend.